Church Book ‎#401

401. Jesus, my Strength, my Hope

1 Jesus, my Strength, my Hope,
On Thee I cast my care;
With humble confidence look up,
And know Thou hear’st my prayer.
Give me on Thee to wait,
Till I can all things do;
On Thee, almighty to create,
Almighty to renew.

2 I want a godly fear,
A quick discerning eye,
That looks to Thee when sin is near,
And sees the tempter fly:
A spirit still prepared,
And armed with jealous care,
For ever standing on its guard,
And watching unto prayer.

3 I want a true regard,
A single, steady aim,
Unmoved by threatening or reward,
To Thee and Thy great Name;
A zealous, just concern
For Thine immortal praise;
A pure desire that all may learn
And glorify Thy grace.

4 I rest upon Thy Word;
Thy promise is for me:
My succor and salvation, Lord,
Shall surely come from Thee.
But let me still abide,
Nor from my hope remove,
Till Thou my patient spirit guide
Into Thy perfect Love.

Text Information

• First Line: Jesus, my Strength, my Hope
• Author: C. Wesley (1742)
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1890
• Topic: Easter Season, Sixth Sunday; Sixty Sunday after Trinity
• Notes: Now Public Domain. Alternate tune: #402

Tune Information

• Name: GÖTTINGEN
• Meter: S. M.
• Key: g minor
• Notes: Now Public Domain. Composer from index: Ad. Goss, 1864